U.S. Dollar to South African Rand Exchange Rate Today (USD to ZAR)

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Live mid-market U.S. Dollar (USD) to South African Rand (ZAR) exchange rate, interactive currency converter, historical charts, and conversion tables.

1 U.S. Dollar (USD) = 16.617 South African Rand (ZAR)
Inverse Rate: 1 ZAR = 0.06018 USD +0.00930 ZAR (+0.06%) Updated: Thursday, 29 October 2026, 1:05 AM GMT
Day Open 16.607 ZAR
Day High 16.636 ZAR
Day Low 16.607 ZAR
30-Day Change +1.65%
1-Year Change -2.78%

Daily USD/ZAR Exchange Rate Report (Thursday, 29 October 2026, 1:05 AM)

USD/ZAR Rising Today
Daily Change (USD/ZAR) +0.00930 ZAR (+0.06%)
Inverse (1 ZAR in USD) 0.06018 USD
7-Day Trend +1.86%
30-Day Trend +1.65%

The U.S. Dollar to South African Rand (USD/ZAR) exchange rate is trading higher today (Thursday, 29 October 2026, 1:05 AM), rising by +0.00930 ZAR (+0.06%) from the previous close of 16.607 ZAR to reach 1 USD = 16.617 ZAR. Conversely, on an inverse basis, 1 South African Rand (ZAR) is currently worth 0.06018 USD.

For practical conversions at today’s mid-market rate, 100 USD equals 1,661.67 ZAR and 1,000 USD equals 16,616.70 ZAR. Going the other way, 100 ZAR converts to 6.02 USD while 1,000 ZAR converts to 60.18 USD.

Over the past 30 days, the USD/ZAR pair has traded between a monthly low of 16.362 ZAR and a high of 16.717 ZAR, with a 1-year average exchange rate of 16.513 ZAR. Across recent horizons, USD against ZAR shows a 7-day change of +1.86%, a 30-day change of +1.65%, and a 1-year change of -2.78%.

Convert U.S. Dollar (USD) to South African Rand (ZAR)

Enter any amount below to convert instantly between U.S. Dollar (USD) and South African Rand (ZAR) using live mid-market rates.

USD to ZAR & ZAR to USD Conversion Tables

Quick reference tables for common U.S. Dollar (USD) and South African Rand (ZAR) denominations at today’s exchange rate.

Convert U.S. Dollar (USD) to South African Rand (ZAR)

U.S. Dollar (USD) South African Rand (ZAR)
1 USD 16.62 ZAR
5 USD 83.08 ZAR
10 USD 166.17 ZAR
25 USD 415.42 ZAR
50 USD 830.84 ZAR
100 USD 1,661.67 ZAR
250 USD 4,154.18 ZAR
500 USD 8,308.35 ZAR
1,000 USD 16,616.70 ZAR
5,000 USD 83,083.50 ZAR
10,000 USD 166,167.00 ZAR

Convert South African Rand (ZAR) to U.S. Dollar (USD)

South African Rand (ZAR) U.S. Dollar (USD)
1 ZAR 0.0602 USD
5 ZAR 0.3009 USD
10 ZAR 0.6018 USD
25 ZAR 1.50 USD
50 ZAR 3.01 USD
100 ZAR 6.02 USD
250 ZAR 15.05 USD
500 ZAR 30.09 USD
1,000 ZAR 60.18 USD
5,000 ZAR 300.90 USD
10,000 ZAR 601.80 USD

U.S. Dollar to South African Rand (USD/ZAR) Historical Exchange Rate Chart

Interactive historical chart tracking the U.S. Dollar (USD) against the South African Rand (ZAR) across multiple timeframes.

USD/ZAR Market Indicators & Historical Range

Session trading quotes, 30-day, 6-month, and 52-week high/low benchmarks, and multi-period performance for U.S. Dollar to South African Rand.

Today’s USD/ZAR Session Quotes

Bid Rate 16.617 ZAR
Ask Rate 16.627 ZAR
Day High 16.636 ZAR
Day Low 16.607 ZAR
Day Open 16.607 ZAR
Previous Close 16.607 ZAR
24h Change +0.00930 ZAR (+0.06%)

Historical High, Low & Average (USD/ZAR)

Period Lowest Highest Average
30 Days 16.362 16.717 16.554
6 Months 15.947 16.988 16.389
1 Year (52W) 15.796 17.505 16.513

USD/ZAR Performance by Period

Timeframe Historical Rate Change Change %
1 Day 16.617 ZAR +0.00930 ZAR +0.06%
1 Week 16.362 ZAR +0.3042 ZAR +1.86%
30 Days 16.396 ZAR +0.2698 ZAR +1.65%
6 Months 16.539 ZAR +0.1271 ZAR +0.77%
1 Year 17.144 ZAR -0.4773 ZAR -2.78%
5 Years 15.125 ZAR +1.5410 ZAR +10.19%
10 Years 13.853 ZAR +2.8128 ZAR +20.30%
20 Years 7.4729 ZAR +9.1934 ZAR +123.02%

USD to ZAR Last 14 Days Exchange Rate History

Day-by-day closing exchange rates for U.S. Dollar (USD) to South African Rand (ZAR) over the last two weeks.

Date 1 USD in ZAR 1 ZAR in USD 100 USD in ZAR Daily Change %
2026-10-29 16.626 ZAR 0.06015 USD 1,662.61 ZAR -0.29%
2026-10-28 16.675 ZAR 0.05997 USD 1,667.50 ZAR +0.29%
2026-10-27 16.628 ZAR 0.06014 USD 1,662.75 ZAR -0.02%
2026-10-26 16.631 ZAR 0.06013 USD 1,663.10 ZAR +0.35%
2026-10-25 16.574 ZAR 0.06034 USD 1,657.37 ZAR +0.00%
2026-10-24 16.574 ZAR 0.06034 USD 1,657.37 ZAR -0.12%
2026-10-23 16.594 ZAR 0.06026 USD 1,659.40 ZAR +0.54%
2026-10-22 16.504 ZAR 0.06059 USD 1,650.45 ZAR +0.87%
2026-10-21 16.362 ZAR 0.06112 USD 1,636.21 ZAR -0.17%
2026-10-20 16.390 ZAR 0.06101 USD 1,638.99 ZAR -0.20%
2026-10-19 16.423 ZAR 0.06089 USD 1,642.29 ZAR -0.43%
2026-10-18 16.494 ZAR 0.06063 USD 1,649.40 ZAR +0.00%
2026-10-17 16.494 ZAR 0.06063 USD 1,649.40 ZAR +0.07%
2026-10-16 16.483 ZAR 0.06067 USD 1,648.26 ZAR -0.15%

U.S. Dollar (USD) vs. South African Rand (ZAR) Currency Profiles

Compare central bank authorities, symbols, subunits, and local gold price pages for U.S. Dollar and South African Rand.

U.S. Dollar (USD)

ISO 4217 Code USD
Currency Symbol $ • cent
Central Bank Federal Reserve Bank
Primary Country / Region United States
Local Gold Price Page Live Gold Price in United States (USD) →

South African Rand (ZAR)

ISO 4217 Code ZAR
Currency Symbol R • cent
Central Bank South African Reserve Bank
Primary Country / Region South Africa
Local Gold Price Page Live Gold Price in South Africa (ZAR) →

U.S. Dollar (USD) Against Other Currencies

USD → EUR (Euro) 0.8996 EUR
USD → GBP (British Pound) 0.7531 GBP
USD → SAR (Saudi Arabian Riyal) 3.7510 SAR
USD → AED (United Arab Emirates dirham) 3.6727 AED
USD → EGP (Egyptian Pound) 56.110 EGP
USD → INR (Indian Rupee) 95.210 INR
USD → JPY (Japanese Yen) 157.73 JPY
USD → CAD (Canadian Dollar) 1.3981 CAD

South African Rand (ZAR) Against Other Currencies

ZAR → EUR (Euro) 0.05416 EUR
ZAR → GBP (British Pound) 0.04534 GBP
ZAR → SAR (Saudi Arabian Riyal) 0.2258 SAR
ZAR → AED (United Arab Emirates dirham) 0.2211 AED
ZAR → EGP (Egyptian Pound) 3.3783 EGP
ZAR → INR (Indian Rupee) 5.7325 INR
ZAR → JPY (Japanese Yen) 9.4968 JPY
ZAR → CAD (Canadian Dollar) 0.08418 CAD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the U.S. Dollar to South African Rand (USD/ZAR) exchange rate today?
Today’s live mid-market exchange rate is 1 U.S. Dollar (USD) = 16.617 South African Rand (ZAR). Conversely, 1 South African Rand (ZAR) = 0.06018 U.S. Dollar (USD).
How much is 100 U.S. Dollar (USD) in South African Rand (ZAR)?
At the current exchange rate of 16.617, 100 USD is worth 1,661.67 ZAR, and 1,000 USD is worth 16,616.70 ZAR.
What was the highest and lowest U.S. Dollar to South African Rand exchange rate in the last 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the USD/ZAR exchange rate reached a high of 16.717 ZAR and a low of 16.362 ZAR, with a 1-year average of 16.513 ZAR.
How do I convert U.S. Dollar to South African Rand?
To convert U.S. Dollar (USD) to South African Rand (ZAR), multiply the amount in USD by the current exchange rate of 16.617. To convert ZAR back to USD, multiply by the inverse rate of 0.06018.